Category: Top News
How sweet the sound! Lineup announced for Jazz in the Park
May 31, 2022
It’s been two years since jazz lovers gathered for the popular Jazz in the Park-Huntsville concert series, but organizers hope a return of live audiences and a slate of all-star performers will make this year’s event bigger and better than ever. Kenny Anderson, Director of the City’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ODEI), talks to the media about Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. Jazz in the Park events in 2020 and 2021 [ more ]
Read MoreConstruction contract approved for new Legacy Park in northwest Huntsville
May 26, 2022
The City is moving forward with plans to build a unique recreational space in North Huntsville the community can enjoy for generations to come. During its regular meeting Thursday night, the Huntsville City Council approved a $4.6 million construction services contract with Consolidated Construction Company to build Legacy Park near the new Johnson Legacy Center (JLC) on Cecil Fain Drive. The JLC, a membership-based City recreation center, will complement the planned Legacy [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves second phase of John Hunt Park Championship Fields
May 26, 2022
The City of Huntsville could soon land more soccer and lacrosse tournaments after a decision to move forward with plans to expand John Hunt Park Championship Fields. The City Council voted Thursday to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with low bidder Gregory Construction Services, Inc., on the $15.7 million project. Per the contract, work will begin within 10 calendar days of the issuance of notice to proceed [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville opens tap for new small businesses
May 26, 2022
An ordinance change approved by City Council will expand the footprint for brewpubs to operate in the Lincoln Mill area. The amendment updates the boundary to allow brewpubs to locate in areas north of downtown bounded by Meridian Street, Oakwood Avenue, Burbank Street, Hurst Avenue, Webster Drive and Abingdon Avenue. Additional tweaks will further allow brewpubs, which produce 10,000 bottles or less annually, to go through the same zoning approval process as [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Finance provides midyear budget update
May 26, 2022
Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council received a midyear budget presentation during the Council’s regular meeting Thursday night. Director of Finance Penny Smith delivered a brief report on proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which the City improves upon throughout the year to meet current challenges and opportunities. “This is a short-range view or a ‘spring cleaning,’ if you will, to ensure that we have taken care of [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 25, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 30-June 3. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be [ more ]
Read MoreWe want you: Join Huntsville Fire & Rescue for recruitment meet-and-greet events
May 23, 2022
Looking for a career change or an opportunity to make a difference? Then be sure to attend Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s (HFR) upcoming meet-and-greet events to learn about what it takes to be a firefighter. The informal meetups will take place Wednesday, May 25, and Saturday, June 4, at different times to accommodate schedules and offer more people a glimpse into the life of a firefighter. The events will be held: Wednesday, May [ more ]
Read MoreWant to make a difference? Answer the call today at Huntsville Fire & Rescue
May 20, 2022
For many, fighting fires is a childhood dream, but these critical first responders do much more than run into burning buildings. They also respond to events such as tornados, floods, manmade disasters and technical rescues. They protect our public and environment during hazardous materials incidents and render lifesaving medical aid to citizens in need. They also improve our community’s quality of life through training, education and other nonemergency services. As pillars of [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, Alabama, ‘Best Place to Live’ in U.S. News & World Report survey
May 17, 2022
Great news! The City of Huntsville, Alabama, is the 2022-2023 best place to live in the United States, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News recently analyzed 150 large metropolitan areas in the U.S. to find the best places to live based on job market, housing affordability, quality of life, desirability and net migration. Huntsville, which topped the list with an overall score of 7, quality [ more ]
Read MoreHSV International Airport approved to land commercial space vehicles
May 13, 2022
Huntsville International Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow commercial space vehicles to land in Huntsville. Huntsville International Airport, located in North Alabama, is the first commercial airport in the U.S. approved as a reentry site to receive a space vehicle landing. “Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first for our state with the award of the commercial space vehicle reentry license for Huntsville International [ more ]
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